Description
Luxurious Maple Mascarpone Stuffed Dates blend sweet Mediterranean fruit with creamy Italian cheese and rich Canadian maple essence. Elegant appetizers promise rich flavors that dance between delicate sweetness and smooth richness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 Medjool dates, pitted
- 6 ounces (170 grams) mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup
Preparation Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
Garnish:
- Additional chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack at the top, ensuring maximum heat for quick cooking.
- Carefully slice each date lengthwise, delicately removing the pit to create a hollow space for filling.
- Generously fill the date cavities with creamy mascarpone cheese, ensuring a smooth and even distribution.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the stuffed dates, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
- Arrange the prepared dates on a lined baking sheet, then drizzle maple syrup evenly across the surface.
- Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning and achieve a golden-brown caramelization.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dates to cool slightly, letting the flavors meld and the temperature settle.
- Serve immediately while warm, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, enjoying the rich, sweet, and nutty treat.
Notes
- Prep Dates Carefully slice dates without cutting through completely to maintain their structural integrity for easy stuffing.
- Cheese Temperature Bring mascarpone to room temperature for smoother, more spreadable consistency when filling dates.
- Nut Alternatives Swap pecans with toasted almonds or walnuts for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Watch Closely Broiling times vary by oven, so monitor dates closely to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg